Srinagar, July 2: Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST)-Kashmir has issued a comprehensive advisory urging farmers and orchardists to follow recommended practices while using pesticides and agrochemicals to safeguard crop health, human health and the environment.
The advisory stresses that pesticides should be purchased only from registered dealers holding valid licences. Farmers have been advised to verify the batch number, registration number, manufacturing and expiry dates on product labels and always obtain a proper bill or invoice at the time of purchase.
SKUAST-Kashmir has urged growers to carefully read the instructions on pesticide containers before use and prepare pesticide solutions only with clean water in the recommended proportions. The university has also advised the use of protective gear, including gloves, face masks and aprons, while handling and spraying pesticides.
Farmers have been asked to use only those pesticide brands and dosages recommended by SKUAST-Kashmir and carry out spraying during the morning or evening hours to ensure maximum effectiveness and minimise health risks.
The advisory further recommends maintaining adequate irrigation to reduce moisture stress, applying grass mulch around tree canopies to conserve soil moisture, and applying the second dose of fertiliser wherever it has not yet been administered.
SKUAST-Kashmir has also cautioned farmers against the indiscriminate use of agrochemicals. Growers have been advised not to use pesticides that are not recommended by the university, avoid mixing different agrochemicals in the same spray tank, and refrain from using muddy or stagnant water while preparing pesticide solutions.
The advisory also warns against spraying pesticides without protective clothing, using higher or lower than recommended dosages, and carrying out spraying operations during the hottest part of the day, when high temperatures can reduce pesticide efficacy and increase health hazards.
The university has urged farmers to strictly adhere to the recommended guidelines to ensure sustainable crop production, protect beneficial organisms and promote safe agricultural practices across the Valley.
Srinagar, July 2: Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST)-Kashmir has issued a comprehensive advisory urging farmers and orchardists to follow recommended practices while using pesticides and agrochemicals to safeguard crop health, human health and the environment.
The advisory stresses that pesticides should be purchased only from registered dealers holding valid licences. Farmers have been advised to verify the batch number, registration number, manufacturing and expiry dates on product labels and always obtain a proper bill or invoice at the time of purchase.
SKUAST-Kashmir has urged growers to carefully read the instructions on pesticide containers before use and prepare pesticide solutions only with clean water in the recommended proportions. The university has also advised the use of protective gear, including gloves, face masks and aprons, while handling and spraying pesticides.
Farmers have been asked to use only those pesticide brands and dosages recommended by SKUAST-Kashmir and carry out spraying during the morning or evening hours to ensure maximum effectiveness and minimise health risks.
The advisory further recommends maintaining adequate irrigation to reduce moisture stress, applying grass mulch around tree canopies to conserve soil moisture, and applying the second dose of fertiliser wherever it has not yet been administered.
SKUAST-Kashmir has also cautioned farmers against the indiscriminate use of agrochemicals. Growers have been advised not to use pesticides that are not recommended by the university, avoid mixing different agrochemicals in the same spray tank, and refrain from using muddy or stagnant water while preparing pesticide solutions.
The advisory also warns against spraying pesticides without protective clothing, using higher or lower than recommended dosages, and carrying out spraying operations during the hottest part of the day, when high temperatures can reduce pesticide efficacy and increase health hazards.
The university has urged farmers to strictly adhere to the recommended guidelines to ensure sustainable crop production, protect beneficial organisms and promote safe agricultural practices across the Valley.
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